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He then goes on about Fake DNS entries, which can be done, but once the malicious actors have your IP, that doesn't do anything due to the above reasons. You can't "block" specific IP's from connecting to TeamViewer on your router. and b) All connections look the same until the connection is already authenticated. Saying "Inbound connections from Chinese IP's" is stupid because a) You don't see the IP of devices making connection requests as they don't hit anything of yours. PC-B and PC-A then both make OUTBOUND connections to TeamViewer servers, shake hands, then make a connection that may or may not be point-to-point. PC-A sends TeamViewer servers a request, the servers then post a message that your PC-B sees. That is why they don't require you to open any inbound ports. There is no such thing as an "Inbound" request. (Except LAN connections, which are off by default). TeamViewer never talks to other PC's without the connection going through TeamViewer servers first. This guy is talking like Chinese IP's are sending connections to his device and he can block them with his firewall - That just isn't true or possible. that is fundamentally NOT how TeamViewer works. I blocked quite a few IPs already with PFsense,
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I left TV running on just a single device now, and its getting hit with login attempts really hard.
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The software won't even let you set it to 4 digits in any of the later versions if you have it set to "start with windows" or "Close to tray"įor a lot of his other stuff, that Chubbysumo guy is talking out his ass.
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The Random password has been 6 characters (3 letters, 3 numbers) as default for a while, it's been at least 4 years. If you disable the random password (default is 4 digits), It's really just the random password that is causing the issue. (Your account is a second vector, but as long as it's secure it's fine)
A device with a random password and Grant Easy Access (On a secure Account) is not really less secure than a device with a random password and no Grant Easy Access. Grant Easy Access doesn't make it less secure, the random password does.
Just one of them falling apart can take your whole network down.Ĭouple of things I'd just like to clarify though: Plex, Teamviewer, your router software, NAS software, etc.) all being outward facing means you are at the mercy of any of these pieces of software having any vulnerability. Most corporate networks require VPN access first before gaining access to internal tools. You're better off setting up a VPN and then allowing ONLY internal LAN access to computers. Do not reuse passwords.ĭouble check if you really need to open your computer up to remote access via the internet. Use a strong password for Teamviewer with 2FA. This prevents unauthorized access as password resets typically go to email addresses. Use a strong password for your email address with 2FA. Can you imagine how easy it is to brute force a 4 digit PIN? Or even the upgraded 6 digit alphanumeric password? It might be suitable for a one time diagnosis of your in-laws' computer, but if you want to leave Teamviewer on, you better have something stronger.
Teamviewer 14 safe reddit full#
You really shouldn't be using full access programs like Teamviewer without some sort of password manager that's capable of generating strong random passwords.ĭisabling the random password is removing a huge attack vector. With account access, you can setup a strong password (highly recommended), as well as 2FA (highly recommended). My takeaway from this is that in order to restrict access to only your account, turn on Easy Access but also disable the random password. In Teamviewer's own words: This method can be classified as very secure because the access is only possible via a TeamViewer account. However, per the Teamviewer Manual, if you disable the random password (default is 4 digits), which I highly recommend, then Easy Access means your account and only your account can access the computer. This feature on its own makes Teamviewer less secure. The past few months I've been revamping my IT setup, so I had a chance to look more into Easy Access.Įasy Access grants your account access to its computers without a further password. After reviewing this thread which has been locked for commenting and probably out of date, it looks like the OP, /u/chubbysumo and I got into some disputes into how Easy Access works.
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